virtual environments
nounUK /ˈvɜːtʃuəl ɪnˈvaɪrənmənts/
US /ˈvɜːrtʃuəl ɪnˈvaɪrənmənts/
Computer-made worlds that look and feel real.
The students explored a virtual environment to learn about the ocean.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Separate computer setups that keep programs apart so they do not interfere with each other.
The programmer created virtual environments for each project to avoid conflicts.
3. Online spaces where people meet and interact through avatars.
Many gamers spend hours in virtual environments with friends from around the world.
4. A simulated setting used for training or testing without real-world risks.
Pilots practice in virtual environments before flying real planes.